ADULT EDUCATION
Paper – II
Note : This paper contains fifty (50) objective type questions of two (2) marks each. All questions are compulsory.
1. Which one is a component of ‘Adult Learning’ ?
(A) Face to face teaching
(B) Curriculum based teaching
(C) Stimulus and response based teaching
(D) Experimental teaching
2. What is the alternate name given to ‘Adult Teaching’ ?
(A) Remedial teaching
(B) Complete teaching
(C) Individual teaching
(D) Curricular teaching
3. Extension education is a form of
(A) Direct Education
(B) Non-formal Education
(C) General Education
(D) Individual Education
4. Who gave the statement ‘The isolated individual is a pigment of imagination’ ?
(A) Rement
(B) Ross
(C) Nunn
(D) Hagley
5. Who among the following has no association with ‘Bharat Gyan Vigyan Samiti’ ?
(A) K. Bhansali
(B) Yashpal
(C) M.P. Parmeswaram
(D) Krishna Kumar
6. Which of the following is not correct about Mahila Samakhya Programme ?
(A) It grew out of experiences of DWCRA.
(B) It helps women organise.
(C) Financial assistance to each woman is integral to the program.
(D) It helps create women leader.
7. World Health Day is celebrated on
(A) 7th March
(B) 11th August
(C) 7th April
(D) 10th June
8. Year in which Environment (Protection) Act was executed in India
(A) 1986
(B) 2013
(C) 1972
(D) 1988
9. ‘Gender’ is defined as
(A) A social construct
(B) A biological difference
(C) An achieved status
(D) An ascribed status
10. Extension education helps in
(A) Adoption of innovation
(B) Making people own decisions
(C) Using science and technology
(D) All of these
11. Which of the following state witnessed a litigation for equal pay for equal work for supervisors and instructors of literacy programme in 1987-1988 ?
(A) Haryana
(B) Punjab
(C) Himachal Pradesh
(D) Delhi
12. Determinant of population growth is
I. Family
II. Marriage
III. Birth rate
IV. Fertility
Codes :
(A) I, II are correct.
(B) I, II, III are correct.
(C) II, III, IV are correct.
(D) III, IV are correct.
13. Population Education deals with
I. Death rate
II. Population situation
III. Quality of life
IV. Economic growth
V. Ecological balance
Codes :
(A) I, II, III and V are correct.
(B) I, II and III are correct.
(C) I, II and IV are correct.
(D) II, III and V are correct.
14. Which of the following are more closer to ‘Extension Education’ ?
I. Out of school process
II. Voluntary
III. Teacher oriented
IV. Flexible
V. Learners are homogeneous
Codes :
(A) I, II and IV are correct.
(B) I, II and III are correct.
(C) II, III and IV are correct.
(D) III, IV and V are correct.
15. Hypothesis is a
I. Tentative answer to a proposed enquiry
II. Theory assumed for research
III. Method of data collection
IV. Method of marketing research
Codes :
(A) I and II
(B) III and IV
(C) II and IV
(D) IV and I
16. Which is the correct answer about Vietnam Literacy programme ?
I. Vietnam has 80% literacy in 2014.
II. Vietnam has 98% literacy in 2014.
III. Vietnam introduced popular literacy program.
IV. Vietnam started an ‘anti-literacy program’.
Codes :
(A) I and II
(B) IV and III
(C) II and IV
(D) I and IV
17. Aurobindo’s scheme of education asks for
I. Room for silence
II. Room for exercise
III. Room for prayer
IV. Room for lecture
Codes :
(A) I and II
(B) I and III
(C) I and IV
(D) III and IV
18. What is the correct answer about Paulo Friere’s understanding of education ?
I. Narrative character
II. Monologic nature
III. Dialogic nature
IV. Banking concept
Codes :
(A) I and II
(B) II and III
(C) IV and I
(D) II and IV
19. Training can be of
I. Refresher course
II. Short term course
III. Orientation course
IV. None of the above
Codes :
(A) I and II
(B) I, II and III
(C) II and III
(D) only IV
20. Adult learners are interested in
I. Problem solving education
II. Personal interest based education
III. Degree or Diploma centric education
IV. None of the above
Codes :
(A) I and II
(B) I and III
(C) II and III
(D) IV is correct
21. Assertion (A) : Philosophy paved the path of the growth of education.
Reason (R) : Idealism, Rationalism, Pragmatism failed to influence the growth of education.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A).
(B) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
(C) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
22. Assertion (A) : Professional performance presumes the regular formalized exchange of information and experience among practitioners.
Reason (R) : Professional performance is guided by accepted system of work ethics and strong sense of public accountability.
Codes :
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
23. Assertion (A) : Literacy needs can be understood in both forms and substance.
Reason (R) : Control over reading and writing promotes access to the outside world and meaningful interaction.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both are correct but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
24. Assertion (A) : Education is an agent of positive social change.
Reason (R) : Social change is not a slow process.
Codes :
(A) (A) and (R) both are correct.
(B) (A) and (R) both are wrong.
(C) (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong.
(D) (R) is correct, but (A) is wrong.
25. Assertion (A) : Adult learners share their experiences to each other.
Reason (R) : Group learning is encouraged in adult education.
Codes :
(A) (A) and (R) both are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(B) (A) and (R) both are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong.
(D) (R) is correct, but (A) is wrong.
26. Assertion (A) : Women constitute an important part of human resource of the country.
Reason (R) : A large number of women are outside the reach of formal education.
Codes :
(A) (A) and (R) both are correct.
(B) (A) and (R) both are wrong.
(C) (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong.
(D) (R) is correct, but (A) is wrong.
27. Match the following programmes given in List – I with the person given in List – II :
28. What are the broad objectives of Sakshar Bharat ?
I. Promotion of a learning society
II. Promotion of skill of non & neo-literates
III. Give functional literacy and numeracy to no-literate and non-numerate adults
IV. Promotion of continuing education and equivalency
Codes :
(A) I, II & III are correct.
(B) II, III and IV are correct.
(C) I, II, III and IV are correct.
(D) I, III and IV are correct.
29. What are the correct information about National Literacy Mission ?
I. Jan Sikshan Sansthan are part of NLM
II. NLM succeeded in achieving the 75% literacy in the country
III. The General Council of NLM is headed by the Cabinet Secretary
IV. The General Council of NLM is headed by HRD Ministers
Codes :
(A) I and II are correct.
(B) I and III are correct.
(C) II and III are correct.
(D) I and IV are correct.
30. Which of the following programmes are included in continuing programme ?
I. Equivalency
II. Income Generating
III. Sustainable Development
IV. Quality of Life Improvement
Codes :
(A) I, II and IV are correct.
(B) I, II and III are correct.
(C) II, III and IV are correct.
(D) I and III are correct.
31. Arrange the following Maslow’s hierarchy of needs in its correct order :
I. Shelter and Safety
II. Food
III. Esteem
IV. Love and belonging
V. Self Actualisation
Codes :
(A) II, I, IV, III, V
(B) I, II, IV, III, V
(C) II, IV, I, III, V
(D) I, IV, II, III, V
32. Arrange the following teaching steps in correct order :
I. Action
II. Interest
III. Attention
IV. Desire
V. Conviction
VI. Satisfaction
Codes :
(A) II, IV, III, I, V, VI
(B) III, II, IV, V, I, VI
(C) III, IV, II, I, V, VI
(D) II, III, IV, V, I, VI
33. Arrange the stages of research in order they are performed :
a. Generalisation
b. Data collection
c. Review of earlier work
d. Analysis
Codes :
(A) c b d a
(B) b d a c
(C) c d b a
(D) b a c d
34. Arrange the stages in Simulation (training) as they occur :
a. Learning materials arranged
b. Environment to let participants get into their role
c. Experience sharing
d. Place and person identified
Codes :
(A) d b c a
(B) d a b c
(C) d c a b
(D) d b a c
35. Arrange the phases of growth of adult literacy from earlier to latest in Indian context.
a. Developmental literacy
b. Functional literacy
c. Citizenship literacy
Codes :
(A) a b c
(B) b a c
(C) a c b
(D) c b a
36. What are correct statements about Sakshar Bharat Programme ?
i. It was started in 2007.
ii. It was started in 2009.
iii. It is primarily an adult women literacy program.
iv. It is primarily a women education program.
Codes :
(A) i and ii are correct.
(B) i and iii are correct.
(C) i and iv are correct.
(D) ii and iii are correct.
37. Match the following items given under List – I with the under List – II with the help of codes given below :
38. Match the following item given under List – I with the under List – II with the help of codes given below :
39. Match the following item under List – I with that of List – II with the help of codes given below :
40. Match the item under List – I with that of List – II by using the codes given below :
41. Match the following item given under List – I with the under List – II with the help of codes given below :
42. Match the following List – I with List – II by using the codes below :
43. Match the different teaching methods given under the List – II with their function given under the List – I with the help of given codes :
44. Match the following barriers to social change given under the List – II with List – I item :
45. Arrange the following international adult education programme chronologically :
a. Vietnam
b. China
c. Tanzania
d. Brazil
Codes :
(A) a b c d
(B) b c d a
(C) a c b d
(D) b c a b
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that followed based on your understanding of the passage (Q. 46 – 50) :
The importance of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) in mobilizing people and in turn seeking their willing cooperation and participation is well recognised for any developmental programme. The main functions of communication considered in its broadest sense in any social system are information, socialization, motivation, education, debate and discussion, cultural promotion, entertainment and integration. Past studies show that communication has a vital role to play in the behavioural change as well. Its effective use has been an essential need for the success of any developmental programme. Thus to educate the target beneficiaries, related ‘Information’ is provided and disseminated to the audiences through various tools and inputs of ‘communication’ which includes inter-personal, group and mass communication. Looking at the importance of IEC, long back in 1966, “Mass Education Media Organisation” was established with in the newly established department of ‘Family Planning’. Since then, a series of IEC efforts have been made including introduction of ‘extension education approach’ for improving the outreach of the programme massages.
46. In this paragraph IEC stands for
(A) Informal Educational Communication
(B) Information Education Communication
(C) Information Educational Co-operation
(D) Information Education Co-operation
47. The importance of IEC in any developmental programme is to
(A) Mobilize people
(B) Motivate people for seeking co-operation
(C) Mobilize people for increasing their participation
(D) All of these
48. According to the writer of this paragraph communication is an important tool for
(A) Education, motivation and socialization
(B) Urbanisation and Modernisation
(C) Observation and Evaluation
(D) Expertization, Learning and Assessment
49. The writer in this paragraph has suggested that for educating the target beneficiaries
(A) All types of informations should be provided them.
(B) Important informations should be provided them.
(C) Basic informations should be provided them.
(D) Relevant informations should be provided them.
50. The writer has tried to highlight the importance of ‘Communication’ in
(A) Improving the quality of life of the people
(B) Making social harmony in the society
(C) Educating people for improving the ‘outreach’ of the developmental programmes
(D) Making people economically sound.
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